How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Nebraska?
$74,620a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Nebraska. That is $35.88 an hour or $6,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.88
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,680Median: $74,620Highest 10%: $95,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,680 | $26.29 | |
| 25th | $63,170 | $30.37 | |
| Median | $74,620 | $35.88 | |
| 75th | $93,480 | $44.94 | |
| 90th | $95,210 | $45.77 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lincoln, NE | $93,680 |
| Omaha, NE | $80,280 |
| Sioux City, IA | $78,940 |
| Grand Island, NE | $73,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 21. Rhode Island | $77,230 |
| 22. Ohio | $77,020 |
| 23. Texas | $75,900 |
| 24. Nebraska | $74,620 |
| 25. North Dakota | $74,500 |
| 26. Florida | $74,470 |
| 27. Iowa | $74,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $35.88 ($74,620 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $74,620 against $76,210 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Nebraska ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Lincoln, NE, with a median of $93,680 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.